police-shooting · John F. Kennedy Boulevard near Clinton Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey

What happened after the fatal police shooting in Jersey City involving Steven B. Sanchez?

What happened?

Steven B. Sanchez was fatally shot by Jersey City Police Sgt. Ricardo Reyes on September 5, 2025, after Sanchez allegedly fired a compressed air pistol at police vehicles and pointed it at officers. The New Jersey Attorney General's Office is conducting an ongoing investigation, and bodycam footage was released to the public on April 1, 2026.

Unresolved or unknown

Last checked: Jun 18, 2026
Sources: RLS Media; New Jersey Attorney General's Office; Hudson County View

Timeline

  1. At approximately 1:22 p.m., Steven B. Sanchez is fatally shot by Jersey City Police Sgt. Ricardo Reyes on John F. Kennedy Boulevard near Clinton Avenue in Jersey City. Sanchez is pronounced deceased at Jersey City Medical Center at approximately 8:45 p.m.

  2. The New Jersey Attorney General's Office announces an investigation into the fatal police-involved shooting, identifying Steven B. Sanchez as the decedent and Sgt. Ricardo Reyes as the involved officer.

  3. The New Jersey Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability releases police body-worn camera and surveillance footage related to the shooting, after offering Sanchez's family the opportunity to review it.

  4. The clip titled "Suspect Goes For Officer's Gun After Being Struck During Shootout ..." is uploaded to YouTube by PoliceActivity.

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